Harvard study shows 2.1 million Americans in their 20s live at home, often paying student loans, looking for jobs

The city of Houston set a record for the value of construction permits three months in a row. In May, residential permits increased to $367 million.

The city of Houston set a record for the value of construction...

J.T. Woodard said he feels lucky to have found work at an Apple store in Houston six years ago. It may not be his dream job, but it covers the bills. He's paid off his car and can even put some money aside in savings.

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